Emotional Legacy
Justin explores the profound impact of ancestral trauma on emotional expression within communities, particularly among African Americans. He highlights the historical context of strength and resilience, which often inhibits vulnerability and emotional connection. By examining personal experiences of love and emotional disconnection, he emphasizes the importance of reclaiming and articulating feelings to foster healing in ourselves and our relationships.In this clip
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How do negative experiences, such as being told at a young age or into adulthood how we should feel (e.g., feeling ashamed or not being allowed to feel sad), get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions? This topic was discussed in the episode 130. Choosing to Heal with Dr. Kelly Brogan, the episode Tools for Overcoming Substance & Behavioral Addictions | Ryan Soave, the episode #614: Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life, the clip Embracing Pain's Gift from the episode Dr. Marc Brackett: How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence, and the clip Permission to Feel.
How do childhood experiences shape adult relationships as discussed in the episode 524: How to heal your emotional wounds | Vienna Pharaon, LMFT, marriage & family therapist and the clip Understanding Family Dynamics?